SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Long-Term Stability

Ongoing CPD

Career Development

Dedicated Support

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Gateshead is seeking a Level SEN Teaching Assistant to support SEND pupils in a secondary setting on a full-time, long-term basis.

You will work 1:1 with pupils aged KS3-4 with SEMH needs, supporting engagement across the curriculum and assisting with behaviour and emotional regulation.

The role offers a supportive team, opportunities for development, and potential permanency for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged students in SEND or SEMH.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain.
• Commitment to helping pupils progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for SEMH/SEND pupils.
• Support engagement and learning across the curriculum.
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff.

Skills

Experience with secondary pupils

SEMH/SEND experience

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - SEND School

Gateshead | Full Time
£14.24 P/H (pre-AWR, depending on experience and/or qualifications)
ASAP - Long Term Role

The School and Role

We are recruiting a committed Level SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEND school in Gateshead. This is a full-time, long-term position with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You will be supporting secondary-aged pupils (Key Stages 3 and 4) with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, all of whom have an EHCP. Classes are small, allowing you to build strong, consistent relationships and provide meaningful, targeted support.

This role will involve working on a 1:1 basis with individual pupils across the full curriculum, supporting engagement in learning, managing behaviour, and promoting emotional regulation.

Many students have experienced barriers to learning or previous disengagement from education. The school's ethos focuses on restoring confidence, building trust, and developing emotional regulation, independence, and pro-social behaviour, helping pupils prepare positively for adulthood and the workplace.

You will work as part of an experienced, supportive team in a structured and nurturing environment where staff wellbeing and collaboration are highly valued.

Requirements

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged young people
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or SEND
• A strong commitment to helping young people make progress
• The ability to work effectively within a team
• Confidence in managing fast-paced and challenging situations
• A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) to support a quick start

What We Offer

As part of our team, you will benefit from:

• Work-Life Balance - No planning or marking outside school hours
• Long-Term Stability - Ongoing role with potential for permanency
• Ongoing CPD - Access to regular training and professional development
• Career Development - Opportunities to build experience within SEND
• Dedicated Support - Ongoing guidance from your own personal consultant

About Us

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